About the ESL Institutes

The University of New Hampshire offers intensive ESL courses throughout the year for students who wish to develop their English language skills and learn more about American culture.

Our program consists of four hours of in-class English instruction each day, including pronunciation, conversation, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. Classes are small, with a maximum of 15 students. Our teachers have master's degrees and are trained in language-teaching methods that emphasize communication and the use of English in context. Language materials, computer facilities, and our brand new state-of-the-art library are available for use in the afternoons. You will:

• Learn to speak, read, and write American English
• Improve TOEFL scores
• Prepare for U.S. college study
• Earn official university credit
• Experience life on an American university campus
• Visit the cities, mountains, and coastline of New England

Students who successfully complete the ESL institute receive official credit from the University of New Hampshire.

About the University of New Hampshire

The University is located in the quaint New England town of Durham, approximately one hour north of Boston, Massachusetts, and just 15 minutes from the seacoast and many popular tourist spots. Our beautiful 200-acre campus is surrounded by more than 2,400 acres of fields, farms, and woodlands.

The University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is known for its academic quality and excellence in research. We serve more than 10,000 degree students each year and over 4,000 students each summer who take a variety of courses in the arts and sciences.

Take One or More Sessions!

Summer ESL Institute
Late May - Mid June
Mid June - Mid July
Mid July - Mid August

Each session is four weeks long. Please contact us for specific dates. Register for one or more sessions for a total of 4-, 8-, or 12-week study. You will earn 4 credits for each session, up to a maximum of 16 credits. Tuition is $1696 per session. There are additional fees for registration, health insurance, summer fee, and I-20 form processing. Housing and meals are available for an additional cost. For complete details visit our website.

Academic Year ESL Institute
Early September - Late October
Late October - Mid December
Mid January - Mid March
Late March - Mid May

Each session is eight weeks long. Please contact us for specific dates. Register for one or more sessions. You'll receive 8 credits per session, up to a maximum of 16 credits. Tuition is $3935 per session. There are additional fees for registration, health insurance, and application. Housing and meals are available for an additional cost. For complete details visit our website.

Send a Group of Students from Your Institution

We can make special arrangements and provide customized courses in ESL as well as business topics for groups of students. For more information contact the ESL Director at 603-862-3880 or email esl@unh.edu.

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